Books & Brunch

Butterfield Rd & Il Route 53, Glen Ellyn, IL | Get Directions »
FREE

The 16^th annual Books & Brunch luncheon and literary event supports Assistance League of Chicagoland West’s mission to deliver education and outreach programs that help transform lives in local suburbs by providing essential kitchen equipment for families leaving homelessness for independent living; new winter coats, hats and gloves for school kids in need and literacy backpacks for Head Start sites and low-income elementary schools.

Guests have the opportunity to purchase books, meet and hear luncheon presentations by authors Laura Caldwell, a Chicago trial attorney and author of the Izzy McNeil mysteries; historical novelist Margaret George and Paul Virant, chef/owner of Vie Restaurant in Western Springs. NBC 5 reporter Dick Johnson is program emcee. There are also two grand prize jewelry drawings, silent auction, wine and basket raffle and gift boutique. 

Books & Brunch is held at The Abbington, Butterfield Road and Route 53 in Glen Ellyn. Tickets are $80 per person. To register online, go to www.ALCW.org or call (630) 321-2529.